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February 16, 2017

I'm not one to jump on every trend bandwagon as they come around, which is why I'm only now discovering the joys of nineties style dressing. When the Asos sale came around, I gathered the courage to buy my first pair of mom jeans and I haven't looked back since. Saying that, I'm probably just as excited as the whole office of Vogue to see what's going to be the next best thing to come out of the last millennium that Instagram will hype about. My bet's on MC Hammer style room-for-the-whole-family trousers and platform flip-flops, but feel free to take your guesses in the comment section.

As for the jeans, I went for the Farleigh model, after seeing it on so many blogs and being named one of the best classic jeans around, I was brave enough to buy a pair of jeans online (only for the second time in my life!). They have the perfect high waist, a very hip-hugging form and a casual straight leg, so the perfect pair to slightly test out the nineties trend (no chockers or fishnets here yet).

February 06, 2017

I've successfully survived one of the most stressful exam periods in my uni life so far and starting to come out of my cave and discover the world of blogging once again. Writing five essays and a mini-thesis in a month can really take any creativity out of you and make you tremble at the sight of another keyboard, but I've had a week's worth of rest (and a haircut, in case you didn't notice!) and time to think of where this blog is going and honestly, I feel so full of ideas, so brace yourselves for some changes to come! (In true blogger/youtuber style, I don't really want to spill the beans just yet, but trust me, this site will be reborn.)

Ambitious future-plans aside, I've been very happy to rekindle with pieces from my wardrobe and style some recent new basics in a more creative way. I've stuck to my promise of shopping less and focusing on quality over quantity and so far, this fully woolen jumper has saved me from freezing this winter. Top tip: dare to check out the mens section every once in a while, this gem is a mens extra-small from Uniqlo (London shopping is always better than local) and fits like a dream. I also picked up this faux leather skirt the first day it went on sale, because hey-ho, what's a more better basic than a classic Chung-style A-line mini? Things are still quite scarce on the colour-front, but I'm hoping that spring will mend that, so far, a few pins and a new baby-pink lipcream will have to do.

January 18, 2017

How's everyone's January going? Hope you're busy bees (or taking it easy, whichever was your plan)! I myself am catching up with all the semester's work and literally have been spending full working days behind my laptop writing essays and my dissertation. So to wind down a bit, I've rekindled with my Spotify account and whenever I need some cosy background music or a pick-me-up after a day at the library (my walk home is exactly three songs) I turn to a playlist. A huge influence on this might be my pretty new earphones which make me keen on listening to eve-ry-thing, be it podcasts, music or the interviews I needed to transcribe.

Without further ado, here's a midweek, mid-January playlist I put together of a few of my current favourite songs to accompany you on those new year's resolution work outs, walks with the dog or essay-writing sessions!

January 08, 2017

If there's a time for making promises, improvements and putting together a plan, it's the beginning of a new year and even though I try to keep from promising too much (putting pressure on myself for not keeping said promises, no thanks!), I do want to try and refine my style this year. I'm talking about finding some perfect basics - much like this woolly coat - to build my wardrobe around and develop a sort of personal style. Hopefully this means more thoroughly considered purchases, getting rid of unworn clothes and a wardrobe that I could match even blindfolded.

For now, I keep dressing in monochrome favourites and despite the freezing temperatures (we finally have snow!) turning to my favourite pleated skirt in a truly "new year, same me" style. With some delicate accessories and a whiter-than-snow jumper, I felt suitably matching to the gracefully gliding snow. Colours aren't gone from my wardrobe, but for the busy days of January, neutrals just seems so much easier. (Is this how people start to adopt scandi minimalism?)